Lew-Bass Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 You got all of the parts needed to be assembled to create a bass guitar, how much would a luthier realistically charge to put it all together? And would they actually do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 If you had all the bits and they just needed assembling it really wouldnt be as hard as you think to do it yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Exactamundo I've built 2 Warmoth basses and turned a Rick copy into a 5 string with an EMG 35DC piclup. I wouldn't consider myself the most competent putter togetherer of parts but everything has gone to plan so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Hire a 3-year-old who's into Lego Duplo. Mind you I suggest the soldering be supervised. Seriously if you live close to a forum member with a bit of experience it may only cost you a drink. In my case that would be a crate of Jack Daniels to take out please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 If you're anywhere near me, I'd help you do it. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 What have you got Lew? I've got a screwdriver and a soldering iron. I'll have to go the offy for us though, you'd have no chance in my local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 [quote name='Lew-Bass' post='627521' date='Oct 16 2009, 02:19 AM']You got all of the parts needed to be assembled to create a bass guitar, how much would a luthier realistically charge to put it all together? And would they actually do this?[/quote] I'm sure most jobbing luthiers would take the project on board. Cost? Depends on the luthier's rates, but I wouldn't imagine any less than £75 -£100 at the very least, given it's a build [i]and [/i]a set-up. The other guys are right - DIY or post to see if someone here can help, indicating your location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) [quote name='mike257' post='627646' date='Oct 16 2009, 10:49 AM']What have you got Lew? I've got a screwdriver and a soldering iron. I'll have to go the offy for us though, you'd have no chance in my local [/quote] Nothing as of yet Mike, I was just contemplating it as a next bass instead of buying a stock one. I'd only have a budget of £[b]<[/b]500 therefore a full-blown luthier job would be out of the question. I also wouldn't trust myself with anything like this, so that's how the idea came about. I'll have to price it all up but I reckon if I bought sensibly second-hand I'd be able to get a pretty decent bass for my money. P.S. I'd only let you go the offy afterwards, a drunk and a soldering iron don't sound too good to me!!! [quote name='skankdelvar' post='627824' date='Oct 16 2009, 01:07 PM']I'm sure most jobbing luthiers would take the project on board. Cost? Depends on the luthier's rates, but I wouldn't imagine any less than £75 -£100 at the very least, given it's a build [i]and [/i]a set-up. The other guys are right - DIY or post to see if someone here can help, indicating your location.[/quote] Thanks mate. I'm based in Liverpool for anyone reading this Edited October 16, 2009 by Lew-Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Had a look and as far as I can see it's just too expensive, even harder with being a lefty. Ibanez SR500 in December ahoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Yeah, if you're on a budget like that, you're best off going for something 'ready-made' really, there's some great gear knocking around in that price range. Buying spare parts and building is pretty nifty and cost effective if you've got a bass to upgrade, but not so much so if you're buying the whole thing from scratch!! Good call on the drunken soldering too, I'd end up with a tone pot permanently fixed to my kneecap, probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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